Newmedica calls for collaboration with optometry

Newmedica has urged the eye health sector to focus on improving patient access to ophthalmology services and collaborating with community optometrists in 2025. 

As part of this mission, Newmedica’s managing director, Rebecca Lythe, underscored the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its network of eye surgery centres. 

‘The risk of people facing permanent sight loss because of these NHS waiting lists is very real. The good news is that together, NHS trusts and the independent sector, we can do something about this,’ Lythe said. 

She highlighted the need for reform within Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) when commissioning local health services in England.